Volkswagen Transporter
White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,461 cc
R174 SLBMOT history
R174 SLB is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,860 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,421 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R174 SLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R174 SLB was last recorded at 97,860 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 95,280 miles · 16 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,580 miles
- Average per year
- 2,421 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,860 miles
- 2025 – 95,280 miles
- 2024 – 93,674 miles
- 2022 – 93,450 miles
- 2020 – 91,694 miles
- 2019 – 90,314 miles
- 2018 – 87,338 miles
- 2017 – 83,330 miles
- 2016 – 81,336 miles
- 2015 – 78,543 miles
- 2014 – 75,436 miles
- 2013 – 72,596 miles
- 2012 – 68,397 miles
- 2011 – 65,560 miles
- 2010 – 62,062 miles
- 2009 – 58,323 miles
- 2008 – 54,893 miles
- 2007 – 50,678 miles
- 2006 – 48,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,860 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in black under sealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front bumper support member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front bumper support member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,860 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,860 miles
- Test number
- 413117871647
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in black under seal
Pass95,280 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 95,280 miles
- Test number
- 980254680233
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in black under seal
Pass93,674 miles (+224)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 93,674 miles
- Test number
- 453228563185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,450 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 93,450 miles
- Test number
- 350415358246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 91,694 miles
- Test number
- 320079607288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,694 miles (+1,380)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,694 miles
- Test number
- 736195522181
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,314 miles (+2,976)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,314 miles
- Test number
- 376996669010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,338 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 87,338 miles
- Test number
- 111656481250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 86,387 miles
- Test number
- 327457303361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,387 miles (+3,057)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,387 miles
- Test number
- 466392042974
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass83,330 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,330 miles
- Test number
- 388063776431
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper support member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper support member corroded
Fail83,330 miles (+1,994)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,330 miles
- Test number
- 124050475602
- FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper support member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front bumper support member corroded
Pass81,336 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,336 miles
- Test number
- 900806098282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,543 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 377655885019
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass78,543 miles (+3,107)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,543 miles
- Test number
- 378155885099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,436 miles (+2,840)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,436 miles
- Test number
- 725431574079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,596 miles (+4,199)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 72,596 miles
- Test number
- 745546763096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,397 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,397 miles
- Test number
- 945803272048
- NoteFront brake pads low
Fail68,397 miles (+2,837)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,397 miles
- Test number
- 715393172011
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteFront brake pads low
Pass65,560 miles (+3,498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 108277561496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 62,062 miles
- Test number
- 761302030055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail62,061 miles (+3,738)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,061 miles
- Test number
- 551092630030
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,323 miles (+3,430)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 58,323 miles
- Test number
- 423522479095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,893 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 54,893 miles
- Test number
- 844270718081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,678 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 50,678 miles
- Test number
- 484302107003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass48,977 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 48,977 miles
- Test number
- 370588816088
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about R174 SLB
- Does R174 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 SLB is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R174 SLB?
- The MOT on R174 SLB is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R174 SLB done?
- R174 SLB was recorded at 97,860 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,421 miles a year.
- Has R174 SLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R174 SLB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on R174 SLB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R174 SLB find?
- R174 SLB passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; underbody covered in black under seal.
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